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Portable altar: left door panel depicting an Adoration of the Shepherds, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
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Portable altar: left door panel depicting an Adoration of the Shepherds, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
2384583 Portable altar: left door panel depicting an Adoration of the Shepherds, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena, Galleria Estense: altarolo portatile di Domenico Theotokopoulos detto El Greco (1541-1614). Tempera grassa su tavola, cm 37 x 23, 8.
Particolare dell anta sinistra con " Adorazione dei Pastori",
Modena, Galleria Estense: Portable altar by Domenico Theotokopoulos known as El Greco
(1541-1614). Tempera grassa panel. Detail of the left door panel depicting an " Adoration of the Shepherds".); Ghigo Roli; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 25188202
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Adoration Baptism Covenant Shepherds Tables Of Alliance
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This print showcases a detailed panel from a portable altar created by the renowned artist El Greco. The left door panel depicts an enchanting scene known as the Adoration of the Shepherds. Painted with tempera grassa on panel, this masterpiece measures 37 x 23.8 cm and is housed in the Galleria e Museo Estense in Modena, Italy. In this particular detail, we are drawn into a moment of profound spirituality and devotion. The shepherds, humble figures dressed in rustic attire, gather around to witness the miraculous birth of Christ. Bathed in celestial light, they kneel before the newborn baby Jesus with reverence and awe. El Greco's exceptional skill is evident in his ability to capture both human emotion and divine radiance within this small space. Every brushstroke reveals his mastery of color and composition as he brings life to each figure present at this sacred event. The intricate details invite us to explore further: from the delicate folds of fabric that drape over Mary's lap to the tender expressions on each shepherd's face. This painting serves as a testament to El Greco's unwavering faith and his commitment to depicting religious themes with utmost sincerity. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are reminded of the enduring power of Christian symbolism and its ability to inspire generations throughout history.
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